Product Manager, Automotive Ceramic Capacitors

YAGEO Group, KEMET Brand Ceramic Capacitors

With over 100 years of technological innovation, we help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

 

Job Summary

YAGEO Group is seeking an Automotive Product Manager at our Simpsonville, South Carolina location.  This is an onsite role. The Automotive Product Manager is responsible for the business elements of a portfolio of automotive ceramic capacitors. The PM directs the product roadmap, launch, and lifecycle management of their product portfolio. The PM drives product strategy, defines requirements, sets prices and monitors competitive trends to position products effectively within the industry. Ultimately the Product Manager is responsible for the business of the product.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with organizational goals and market demands.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback, market research, and competitor data to inform product decisions.
• Define product requirements, features, and specifications in collaboration with engineering and design teams.
• Monitor product performance, manage lifecycles, and identify areas for improvement or innovation.
• Support sales and marketing efforts by providing product expertise and developing promotional materials.
• Manage product pricing to maximize profitability and growth.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to ensure quality, cost and timely delivery.

Other Responsibilities

• Manages, plans and coordinates the development of new products and enhancements of existing products based on short-term and long-term needs.
• Develop sales forecasts and implement pricing schedules that provide revenue and margins growth while remaining competitive in the market.
• Interface with customers to determine opportunities for product growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and deliver new products and product enhancements that meet the needs of the company, its clients, and the end users.
• Monitor product financial performance metrics to inform and direct strategy
• The role often involves travel to automotive events, client meetings, and supplier sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience in the automotive industry an advantage
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Systems Skills: (Experience in any of the following systems helpful):

• Proficiency in software tools such as Excel and PowerBI.

Location & Work Type:

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Onsite

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information,  marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group

We don’t build the final product.
We build what makes it possible